Why use the Master Locksmiths Association (MLA)?

With the absence of government licensing of locksmiths, The Master Locksmiths Association (MLA), a not for profit organisation established to promote the level of skills and ethics within the industry, has established its own licensing scheme whereby its approved companies are vetted, undergo regular inspections to ensure quality, and employ a locksmith with an exam based qualification.

What can we do to help you?

If you have locked yourself out of your house/flat, lost your front door keys, need a spare key cutting, a 24 hour emergency locksmith or need help with home security, a MLA approved locksmith should be your first port of call.

Have you lost your car keys, had your vehicles keys stolen, broken your car keys or just need a new car key cutting? A MLA Locksmith specialising in Auto Locksmithing will be able to help you out, Most dont just specialise in lost keys and locks for your home

If you need your Safe opening, repairing, moving or removing or even you need to buy a safe and have it installed then a MLA licensed locksmith offering Safe Services will be able to help

Why use the Master Locksmiths Association?

Watch the MLA film to find out

The MLA corporate video gives you an insight into the association and the operations of a professional locksmith

Becoming a Member

In the Trade

If you are a locksmith, or are thinking of becoming one, and are interested in joining the MLA and benefitting from the significant discounts, savings and other advantages that are available to MLA members or are after some advice then find out more here.

Train to become a Locksmith

These courses provide a starting point for newcomers and beginners to the industry through to existing locksmiths who want to learn new skills or update their knowledge. At member’s request, specialist training may also be arranged.